Memoirs of Service Afloat During the War Between the States
by Raphael Semmes
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Memoirs of Service Afloat During the War Between the States by Raphael Semmes
Details
War:
American Civil War
Perspective:
Commanders
Military Unit:
US Navy
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
North America
Page Count:
833
ISBN13:
9781555211776
Summary
Memoirs of Service Afloat During the War Between the States is Raphael Semmes firsthand account of his Confederate naval career, most notably as commander of the CSS Alabama. Semmes details the ships raiding voyages across the globe, capturing and destroying Union merchant vessels during the American Civil War. The memoir combines personal narrative with reflections on naval strategy, international law, and the Confederate cause. Semmes also describes the Alabama's eventual sinking in battle with the USS Kearsarge off the coast of France. The book offers insight into Confederate naval operations and one officer's perspective on the war.
